Know your costs
before you build
Describe any construction project in plain English. Get an instant AI-generated breakdown: accurate, country-aware, and completely free.
- Materials, labour & permit costs
- Local market rates wherever your project is
- Mandatory approvals & certification checklist
- Recommended contractors to hire
Total Cost Estimate
Full project cost with min–max range in your local currency
$32KMaterials & Labour
Itemised breakdown by category and trade
55% · 28%Permits & Approvals
Location-specific legal requirements checklist
5 itemsWho to Hire
Recommended contractor types & qualifications
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Always free to use
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Results in under 30 seconds
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Construction categories covered
1000+
Estimate generated
What the estimator gives you
One description. Six types of output. All localised to your country's market rates and regulations.
Full Cost Breakdown
Materials, labour, permits, and contingency, itemised by category in your local currency.
Permits & Approvals
Country-specific permits, environmental approvals, and professional certifications required.
Who to Hire
Recommended professionals and contractor categories for your specific project scope.
Construction Timeline
Phase-by-phase timeline from groundbreaking to handover with key milestones.
Bill of Quantities
Detailed BOQ with line-item quantities, unit rates, and phase-based breakdowns.
Saved History
All your estimates saved automatically. Revisit, compare, and share with your team.
Sample Output
Here's what you get back
One plain-English description. A fully structured estimate: cost by category, local market rates, and a mandatory permit checklist. No spreadsheets, no guesswork.
Total project cost with range
A realistic estimate plus a min–max range, calibrated to current market rates in your country.
Materials & labour breakdown
Itemised by category, so you know exactly where every shilling goes before you commit.
Permits & approvals checklist
Country-specific: building permits, environmental approvals, professional certifications required by law.
Who to hire
Recommended contractor types and professional qualifications needed to execute your project legally.
3-Bedroom Residential House
Stone & mortar · 1,500 sq ft
Total Estimate
$32,000
Range: $29K – $37K
Materials
$17,600
55% of total
Labour
$8,960
28% of total
Permits & Fees
$2,240
7% of total
Cost breakdown
Required permits & approvals
Sample output — actual results tailored to your project description
From description
to full estimate in seconds
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Describe in plain English
No spreadsheets or technical forms. Just type what you want to build.
Choose your focus
Full breakdown, permits, who to hire, timeline, or a detailed BOQ.
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Structured results with local market rates in under 30 seconds.
Estimate any construction project
Works for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects
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